PLANTPROFILE
What Trees from the genus Acer (mainly from the Acer section Macrantha, a group of about 20 species) that are grown primarily for their bark. Commonly known as snakebarks.
Origins North temperate woodlands of eastern Russia, China, Japan, North Korea and North America.
Season of interest Year-round, but especially winter when the bark comes to the fore.
Small to medium-sized trees. Depending on species they can range from around 5m to 15m, but eventual heightand spread will be governed by growing conditions and space availabk The heights and spreads given here are averages after ten years. Some, especially those of relatively new cultivars are given as estimates
